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Mythos Seven ™
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Positioning Mythos Six as Rear/Side Surrounds
When used as rear or side surround speakers, Mythos Six may be
located on the side or behind the listeners. When used on the sides,
take care never to locate the speakers forward of the listeners. The
speakers may be placed at or above ear level. If the speakers are placed
on the rear wall, it is suggested that they be positioned fairly wide apart
if possible. (For instance, if there is a couch in the center of the rear wall
on which the listeners will sit, try to position the speakers wider apart
than the couch.)
Positioning Mythos Seven as a Center Channel
The Mythos Seven is designed for horizontal use and will normally
be used as a front or rear center channel speaker. Of course, if you have
a need for a horizontal Mythos for left and right main channel use or
surround use, the Mythos Seven is perfect for that also.
As a center channel, the Mythos Seven can be positioned either above
or below the TV. Of course, it can be mounted on the wall, placed on a
shelf, or on top of the TV itself if the top of the TV is big enough and flat
enough to provide a safe mounting surface.
Speaker Break-In
Your Mythos loudspeakers should sound good right out of the box;
however, an extended break-in period of 20-40 hours or more of normal
playing is required to reach full performance capability. Break-in allows
the suspensions to work in and results in fuller bass, a more open
“blossoming” midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.
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Connecting Your Mythos Loudspeakers
Hooking Up Your Mythos Loudspeakers
Your Mythos loudspeakers each have one pair of gold 5-way
binding posts. Normally, you will hook up the left main/front channel
red(+) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the red(+) terminal of
your left Mythos loudspeaker and the left main/front channel black(-)
terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the black(-) terminal of your
left Mythos loudspeaker. Connect the right channel main/front
channel red(+) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red(+)
terminal of your right Mythos loudspeaker and the black(-) terminal of
the right main/front channel of your receiver or amplifier to the
black(-) terminal of your right Mythos loudspeaker.
If you are using the Mythos as a center channel, connect the center
channel red(+) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red(+)
terminal of your Mythos center channel speaker and the black (-)
terminal of the center channel of your receiver or amplifier to the
black(-) terminal of your Mythos center channel loudspeaker.
If you are using the Mythos as side/rear surround speakers, hook up
the left surround red(+) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the
red(+) terminal of your Mythos left surround speaker and the left sur-
round black(-) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the black(-)
terminal of your Mythos left surround speaker. Connect the right sur-
round red(+) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red(+) termi-
nal of your Mythos right surround loudspeaker and the black(-) termi-
nal of the right surround channel of your receiver or amplifier to the
black(-) terminal of your Mythos right surround loudspeaker.
If your receiver/ decoder has a bass management system and you
are using a separate subwoofer, set bass management to “Small” left
and right main speakers, “Small” center channel, “Small” surround
speakers and “Yes” subwoofer. If your receiver/decoder has a choice
of crossover frequencies, set the crossover to 80 Hz or 100 Hz if avail-
able (for greater dynamic range). If you are not using a separate sub-
woofer, set bass management to “Large” left and right main speakers,
“Large” center channel and “Large”surround speakers, and “No” sub-
woofer. We strongly recommend the use of a separate subwoofer.
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Setting Bass and Treble Controls on Your
Receiver or Amplifier
Normally we recommend that you set the Bass and Treble controls
on flat or 0 dB. This will give you the most linear and natural sound.
Also, if your amplifier or receiver has a graphic equalizer, we recom-
mend that you leave it flat. The reason for this is that we have spoken
with many consumers about what they thought were improperly
sounding speakers when, in fact, the problem was misadjusted tone
controls. When in doubt, leave them flat; this almost always
sounds the best.
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The Mythos Home Theater Systems
A complete Mythos Home Theater System will normally combine
a front left, right and center Mythos loudspeaker with rear surround
speakers (which can also be Mythos speakers or any other Definitive
Surround Loudspeaker including our Bipolar In-Walls, ProMonitors,
StudioMonitors, etc.) and one or more Definitive subwoofers. These
superb systems offer exceptional music and home theater performance
with all decoding technologies. Remember, to achieve proper blending
and full performance, it is essential to use only Definitive speakers to
complete your home theater system.
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Using Your Mythos Loudspeakers with
a Separate Subwoofer
If you use a subwoofer, we strongly suggest using a Definitive
PowerField SuperCube, PowerField or ProSub in order to achieve
the highest level of sound quality possible.
Technical Assistance
It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions
regarding your Mythos loudspeakers or their set-up. Please contact
your nearest Definitive Technology dealer or contact us directly at
410-363-7148 or www.definitivetech.com.
Service
Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will
normally be performed by the Definitive Technology dealer from
whom you have purchased your loudspeakers. If, however, you wish
to return the speaker to us, please contact us first, describing the prob-
lem and requesting authorization as well as the location of the nearest
factory service center. Please note that the address given in this
booklet is the address of our offices only. Under no circumstances
should loudspeakers be shipped to our offices or returned without
contacting us first and obtaining return authorization.
Visit us at www.definitivetech.com
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VERY IMPORTANT: SETTING CHANNEL BALANCE AND BASS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic systems and decoders have a critical channel balancing
procedure for the left and right front speakers, center channel, rears and subwoofer (if it is hooked
up through the LFE or Sub Out low level connection) which must be followed if the system is to
perform properly. We have spoken with many system users with problems relating to the overall
sound of their system which could be clearly traced back to improper system balance.
Also note that Dolby Digital decoders have bass management systems (systems which direct the
bass to the various channels) which vary from unit to unit. This bass management system must
also be properly adjusted. If your Mythos loudspeaker is hooked up with speaker level wires and
you are using a separate subwoofer, your receiver or decoder’s bass management system should
be set for “Small” left and right main speakers, “Small” center, “Small” surrounds, and “Yes”
subwoofer. If you are using rear surround speakers with very extended low frequency response,
set the rear channels of your decoder’s bass management system to “Large.” If not, set them to
“Small”. If you are using the Mythos speaker as a rear or side surround speaker, set the rear or
side surround bass management to “Small”. If you are using Mythos loudspeakers without a sepa-
rate subwoofer, set bass management to “Large” left and right main speakers, “Large” center,
“Large” surrounds, and “No” subwoofer. (Also, do not be afraid to experiment.) Remember,
whatever sounds best to you is correct.
Mythos Six
Dimensions 4.07" W x 4" D x 19.57" H
Frequency Response 60 Hz – 30 kHz
Efficiency: 89 dB
Nominal Impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Driver Complement Two 3.5" high-definition bass/midrange
drivers, two 3.5" pressure-driven planar low
frequency radiators, one 1" pure aluminum
dome tweeter
Recommended
Associated Amplification 10 – 175 watts/channel
Magnetically Shielded
Mythos Seven
Dimensions 19.57" W x 4" D x 4.07" H
Frequency Response 60 Hz – 30 kHz
Efficiency: 89 dB
Nominal Impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Driver Complement Two 3.5" high-definition bass/midrange
drivers, two 3.5" pressure-driven planar low
frequency radiators, one 1" pure aluminum
dome tweeter
Recommended
Associated Amplification 10 – 175 watts/channel
Magnetically Shielded